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The highway to Lake Namtso
The highway is in very good condition, brand new in fact.
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The scenery is stunning
Windswept mountains, little vegetation.
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Mountains so old
Some mountains are so old they seem to be crumbling in front of us.
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Many switchbacks
There are many switchbacks on the highway, but the route is very well paved.
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Very modern highway
Red and white pillors are their form of a barrier.
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Nothing but road and mountains
There are no stops for gas or groceries on this road.
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Summit on highway
Before we get to the lake, there is the summit of the highest part of...
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Me at the summit
It was warm but windy. The summit is 5190 meters. We had been in Lhasa and...
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Typical tourist pose
You can just see the lake behind me.
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A fellow photographer
A more professional shot by one of our members.
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The walkway around the lake
It was October, so the big tourist season was over, but I could just imagine...
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Yaks, dogs, sheep
There were a few tents left, with their assortment of animals.
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Prayer flags
The wind was just whipping these flags. The significance of the moon...
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Prayer flags and crags
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Lake Namtso, Tibet
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Absolutely stunning scenery
Very very cold and windy.
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Me in front of Lake Namtso
The wind was whipping the waves and it was very cold. Just took my...
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Me again
With my heavy gloves on. Look at the colour of the water, just stunning!
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Khata pillors
People loosely tied khatas (white scarves) around rocks and throw them...
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Prayer flags and khatas
In many places in Tibet it is astonishing where they have placed...
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Rocks, caves, prayer flag pole
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An old shrine
Built rite into the base of the cliff.
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Prayer flags
The sound of these flags in the wind was amazing.
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Heading to the shrine
Apparently this is an old Bon shrine, with a new addition.
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Inside
Butter lamps being prepared, with a plate full of offering money. I...
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